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    Rosemead Aquatic Center

    Rosemead Aquatic Center

    (34 reviews)

    Most of the staff at this pool are friendly and professional, and we've generally had a good…read moreexperience--until today. My 10-year-old son is on the swim team. After team practice, he has a 30-minute dryland session, followed immediately by private swim training. For the past several weeks, he's been allowed to re-enter the pool area without waiting in the general line, which makes sense due to the tight timing. If we were warned that it was against the policy, we would have not done this. But today, a staff member named Sara (who did not give her last name) suddenly yelled at him as he walked in, insisting that he go back outside and wait in the long public line. We explained that his private training is only 30 minutes, and waiting 15+ minutes would waste half the session. We offered to follow the rule next time, saying we'd have a parent wait in line on his behalf--but she still refused and wouldn't make a one-time exception. What bothered me most was not just the rigid enforcement of a rule--but her attitude. As a city employee, Sara was harsh, dismissive, and showed zero empathy for a child trying to follow his training schedule. It felt unnecessarily personal, and frankly, we couldn't help but feel targeted--possibly because we're Chinese. In today's social climate, it's hard not to notice when someone goes out of their way to make life difficult for no good reason. We understand policies are in place for a reason. But government staff--especially those working with kids and families--should be trained to enforce them with basic courtesy and common sense. Yelling at a 10-year-old and refusing to understand and work with parents trying to cooperate is not how a public facility should treat its community.

    I'm not sure why they let incompetent high school kids run the front desk, but no one ever knows…read morewhat the correct hours are for adult lap swimming. I called in the morning and they gave me the wrong time so I had to wait 40 mins for the lanes to open. I recommend checking the actual Rosemead community guide pamphlet online for the times.

    Highland Park Swimming Pool

    Highland Park Swimming Pool

    (13 reviews)

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    Remember that many public pools across U.S. cities were backfilled with concrete rather than…read moreallowing people of color to swim with the white man during the 1960s and 1970s. That itself gives this historic structure a miraculous feel because it survived desegregation in an apartheid state that still tries to hide/deny its ugly white supremacism. Nonetheless, the racist, capitalist model of diminishing public infrastructure because they provide benefit to non-whites equally, prevails. The changing rooms are a shambles. Ironically, in many poorer nations where I have used municipal pools, they have smarter, more updated locker rooms. (This reveals the character of what passes for national culture.) Enough now with the disparagement and let's pivot to this historic pool. The length is perhaps Olympic size but the deep end of the pool is in the middle. It's cordoned off into three sections across, allowing a lap swimmer to benefit from the deepest central third, although it is not a full 25 yards across. The water is much clearer than in Glassell Park and perhaps it's because it is not as heavily used? I found there's a solid jet stream of pumped water underneath leading to a kind of "rip tide" effect in the pool. You have to work harder to get across because of the undercurrent. It's quite enjoyable. The lack of trees around this pool makes the sun feel harsh, but the nearby Gold line train gives it a feeling of being part of a vibrant metro region. As well I was smelling street tacos from a nearby truck, very aromatic I was delighted to find this pool during one of the extended brutal heat waves of triple digit temperatures that are commonplace now thanks to climate change. However, consistent with the history of white colonizers being callous about the welfare of non-white citizens, and overriding the unique realities of western geography in favor of conformity with norms from the northeast, the City of LA Parks and Recreation department feels the need to shut down pools like this one during LA's *hottest months* of September and October. In other words, yes, the City of LA would rather people of this area suffer the heat than keep this pool open to allow for some respite for vulnerable human bodies. LA's hottest months are always September and October. City of LA Parks and Recreation: We don't care. Finally, note there is limited parking in a lot which exits into a mega-dip in the street side curb that will crack most sedans' chassis... Call 818-804-7570 about hours.

    The front desk and locker room staff are friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is fun! I swim…read morelaps mostly. But I've brought my grandson to play as well. It's an asset to the neighborhood. Just wish it was open year round !!!

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    Shin Swim School

    (45 reviews)

    We've been very pleased with this swim school. Our 5 year old daughter has been going here once a…read moreweek for almost a year now and we've seen the progression in her skills. Mr. Shin is very communicative and understanding if we need to make up classes. The coaches here are great, super patient and kind. I have not seen turnover with the coaches which says a lot about the school itself. Good ratio 1:3, lots of water exposure, no pressure to test skills, and very reasonably priced.

    My friend who grew up in MPK remembers it from her own childhood! The facility shows its age, but…read morethe school has made an effort to keep it clean and updated. The owner is very down-to-earth and takes time to talk with new families. When we first signed up, he gave us thoughtful advice to help our kids. He always reminded new students to do simple exercises at-home, so they could get more comfortable into the water. All my kids started learning to swim here at age 5, and I've felt confident in the teaching staff. The coach-to-student ratio is appropriate for each level. Beginners typically have a 1:2 ratio, which gives them plenty of attention. Coaches are kind, patient, and experienced. While the coach may rotate, it's always someone from the regular team, so it still feels familiar and consistent. What I really appreciate is how the owner works with families to make the schedule fit when something comes up. The only downside is the parking. It's all street parking, including some behind the building. Depending on the time and season, it can be tough to find a close spot, but there's space available on the nearby streets if you don't mind a short walk. Overall, it's a great little swim school that truly cares about the kids and the families. We're happy we found it!

    Brenda Villa Aquatic Center

    Brenda Villa Aquatic Center

    (14 reviews)

    This is a very nice swim facility in the City of Commerce! Located within a park in a quiet…read moreneighborhood, across the street from an elementary school, Brenda Villa Aquatic Center features a 10-lane Olympic size swimming pool, with two other warm up pools of a couple lanes each. Restrooms and showers are expansive. The aquatic center seems to be a part of a larger complex, featuring waiting area, workout room, and other athletic facilities. On a Sunday morning, with a swim meet being held, parking is at a premium. However, we were still able to find a spot just down the street.

    If you're a resident, then this place rocks because you get it all for free or for pretty close to…read morefree. I only visit the Fitness Center (aka mini-gym) but most people go for the pool. I see all the Water Polo peeps training, the old fogies just chillin', and the babies learning how to swim. It seriously seems like a pretty cool environment. Maybe if I ever have kids I'll bring them here to learn how to swim. I've been inside the locker rooms which are regularly maintained. They are SUPER clean and they have showers, bathrooms and, of course, lockers. Unfortunately the showers kinda lack privacy so I will never shower there. I posted a pic with the current Aquatorium fees. Funny story: I was at the Fitness Center, annoyed that all these high school girls were taking up all the treadmills. I was giving dirty looks and sighing. Well a week later I received the Commerce Newspaper and there on the front page were all those treadmill girls. And I was wrong. They weren't high schoolers. They were the friggin Mexican National Water Polo team and they were at the Aquatorium to train for the Olympics. Oops!

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